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Saturday, September 24, 2011

The National Job Fair Features Resume and Search Tips by Experts from Zylog and Monster

Zylog and Monster combine to provide expert advice and top tips for Resume Design and Search Techniques to maximize results for Job Seekers.

Zylog Systems Canada Ltd and Monster team up to provide industry insider information on Resume Design Tips and Search Techniques to effectively use evolving Search Engine Algorithms.

Many organizations use advancements in technology, job boards, and Applicant Tracking Systems to leverage automated software that determines who gets invited to interview. Zylog designs and provides this sophisticated Applicant Tracking Systems and Vendor Management software, so Zylog recruiters understand how this technology is used to screen resumes. Zylog recruiting services combine powerful software, resume advice, interview coaching, and personal attention to job seekers to promote top jobs for top talent.

Monster provides job posting and job search tools for hundreds of companies as well as job search utilities for job seekers, so Monster has inside information on this technology. Monster is the most recognized online career portal and respected career brand with an average of nearly three million unique visitors per month. Zylog and Monster team up to provide experienced expert advice for job seekers to get the most out of resumes and job search at the National Job Fair and Training Expo.

The National Job Fair and Training Expo will be held September 27 and 28 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The National Job Fair has a decade of proven success in bringing together training, education, employment, and career services in one convenient setting. The resume design and search technique tips from Monster and Zylog will be presented Wednesday September 28 at 11AM.

The powerful insider tips will be presented by John Mehrmann and Samantha Harris. This is a must see event for job seekers and employers.

John Mehrmann is an international speaker, award winning author, and CEO of Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. In 2010, Zylog acquired Brainhunter to combine international IT development capabilities of Zylog with Canada’s foremost agency for technical, engineering, and government employment services. With Zylog, Brainhunter has been transformed into an organization that uses social media, technology, and individual commitment to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to provide Top Jobs for Top Talent.

Zylog’s effectively managed intellectual capital is the foundation from which clients draw upon specialized knowledge in an increasingly broad range of human capital management, business applications and computing environments. The loyal following of clients leveraging proven delivery methodology include many respected leaders in Pharmaceuticals, Finance & Banking, Insurance, Life Sciences, Telecommunications, Marketing, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Consumer Electronics, Federal and Provincial Government.

Samantha Harris started in Monster’s Enterprise Service Department, supporting Canadian Enterprise customers. It was there that Ms. Harris learned the business from the ground up. Ms Harris managed recruitment campaigns and eventually accepted the position of Client Trainer. This role enables Ms Harris to utilize in-depth knowledge of the industry to train clients on how to effectively utilize the technology to save time and streamline processes. Ms Harris leads the Canadian training department, frequently hosting Recruitment Best Practices seminars and training clients on effective recruiting and selection techniques.

The Zylog Systems Canada web site at http://www.Zylog.ca offers a convenient introduction to several products and services available from Zylog, including a list of career opportunities refreshed daily.

InformationWeek Once Again Features Zylog on the List of Top Technology Innovators

Innovation and technology aligned with business vision enabled growth and transformation for Zylog clients, earning recognition on the InformationWeek top 250 performers of 2011.

InformationWeek spotlights the power of innovation in information technology, recognizing contributions by Zylog for the second consecutive year.

“For 23 years, the InformationWeek 500 has chronicled and honored the most innovative users of business technology,” said InformationWeek Editor In Chief Rob Preston. “In this day and age, however, being innovative isn’t enough. Companies and their IT organizations need to innovate faster than ever before to stay a step or two ahead of their customers, partners, and competitors. This year’s ranking placed special emphasis on those high-octane business technology innovators.”

Zylog Systems Ltd is a leading ISV and Global Systems Integrator with expertise and consulting services for Sharepoint, Microsoft Dynamics, Red Hat, Oracle, SAP, IBM, HP, and mature project management for the migration of hardware, middleware, and applications. Zylog provides flexible options of on-site consultants and contracted labor for projects, near site professional services provided from one of the Zylog regional facilities, with the complimentary option of low cost off-shore development teams for large projects.

As more companies seek to leverage business intelligence with effective information and communication management tools, Zylog has developed several Sharepoint utilities to leverage familiar user interfaces from wiki’s, blogs, and social networking to interact with customers, suppliers, and partners. With familiar and easy to navigate tools, user adoption is fast and effective. Zylog provides consulting, migration, and development direct to many Fortune 500 clients and also in concert with respected Value Added Resellers and Channel Partners.

InformationWeek identifies and honors the most innovative users of information technology with its annual 500 listing and also tracks the technology, strategies, investments and administrative practices. Other recognized innovators include BNY Mellon, Yahoo Inc, AutoTrader, Xerox, Hyatt Hotels, HCL Technologies, Children’s National Medical Center, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Hewlett-Packard, CH2M Hill, and Microsoft.

Additional details on the InformationWeek 500 can be found online at http://www.informationweek.com/iw500

About Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd
Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd. (“Zylog”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Zylog Systems Limited (“ZSL”), a global company with locations throughout the US, Canada, India, Asia Pacific and Europe. ZSL develops and supports a broad range of industry specific and customer enterprise business applications through a proven delivery model that combines local consulting and delivery centres with highly scalable and cost-effective offshore development and testing facilities. In February 2010, Zylog acquired Brainhunter, with its headquarters in Toronto, Canada. Zylog is a recognized leader in contract and permanent staffing, payroll processing services, recruitment automation solutions, project-based ISO certified teams and outsourcing solutions. Zylog services are delivered on an international scale from our Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Vancouver offices.

To learn more about Zylog solution offerings, please visit http://www.zylog.ca

About InformationWeek Business Technology Network (http://www.informationweek.com/)
The InformationWeek Business Technology Network provides IT executives with unique analysis and tools that parallel their work flow — from defining and framing objectives through to the evaluation and recommendation of solutions. Anchored by InformationWeek, the multimedia powerhouse that looks across the enterprise, the network scales across the most critical technology categories with online properties like DarkReading.com (security), NetworkComputing.com (networking and communications) and PlugintotheCloud.com (cloud computing). The network also provides focused content for key IT targets, such as CIOs, developers, and SMBs via InformationWeek Global CIO, Dr. Dobb's and InformationWeek SMB, as well as vital vertical industries with InformationWeek Financial Services, Government, and Healthcare resources. Content is at the nucleus of our information distribution strategy—IT professionals turn to our experts and communities to stay informed, get advice and research technologies to make strategic business decisions.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

CompTIA Executive Forum Canada Features John Mehrmann, Author of The Trusted Advocate

The CompTIA theme of Shaping Our Changing Business is highlighted by an impactful presentation by the award winning author and CEO of Zylog Systems Canada Ltd.

Industry executives converge at the CompTIA IT Service and Support Executive Forum of Canada to discuss decisions that shape the future of technology.

The CompTIA IT Service and Support Executive Forum Canada will be held September 20, 2011 at the International Centre (Pegasus Room), 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario, L4V 1E8 from 8AM to 4PM. The Canadian Executive Council includes representative members from Hewlett-Packard, Ricoh, Decision One, Oki Data, Compucom, Lexmark, Lenovo, IBM Canada Ltd, and Zylog Systems Canada Ltd.

The Executive Forum features community updates followed by a presentation Thomas Wardman, Principal, HP Canada Technology Services Consulting. Mr. Wardman will provide an educational presentation on Why Cloud is Not a Fad. Mr. Wardman delivers reasons why business needs to take cloud computing seriously over the next several years and how to get involved in shaping technology today.

Ms. Denise Woods-Goldstein, Director of Skills Development for CompTIA, will provide an update on CompTIA industry vendor-neutral IT Certifications. Ms. Jean Mork Bredeson, General Manager of Servivce 800, introduces a new reporting methodology related to ease of doing business as a Customer Effort Score and the impact on service delivery priorities. These topics are followed by an interactive Business Trends Workshop that draws on information and experiences to determine key trends influencing emerging opportunities.

The keynote features John Mehrmann, CEO of Zylog Systems Canada Ltd, regarding his award winning book The Trusted Advocate, Accelerate Success with Authenticity and Integrity. Mr. Mehrmann will share best practices for selling value added services in today’s changing business climate. Mr. Mehrmann draws from personal experience as a CompTIA Ambassador, member of the US ITSS Executive Council, former executive at Toshiba, industry knowledge and economic trends to apply several powerful techniques relevant to the emerging markets.

The CompTIA Executive Forum is a unique opportunity to network with industry peers, collaborate in a Business Trends Workshop, and take away useful techniques to accelerate sales as outlined with best practices from The Trusted Advocate.

Visit http://www.zylog.ca/ for more information on the Technology Products and IT Staffing.

Zylog Sponsors Coffee Event at Neptunes Kitchen with Proceeds Donated to CHEO Neonatal Department

Zylog Ottawa wants to buy you a coffee on Wednesday September 14th at Neptune’s Kitchen in Kanata. Proceeds benefit CHEO Neonatal Department.
Zylog Ottawa is sponsoring the complimentary coffee from 8AM to 10AM at the Neptune’s Kitchen located at 111-555 Legget Drive in Kanata.

All proceeds for this event go to the Neonatal Department at CHEO. Critically ill and high-risk newborns are cared for in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at CHEO. In addition to providing hospital care to newborns in a 20 bed unit, CHEO also provides safe transfer of critically ill infants to appropriate units.

The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is a pediatric health and research center providing outstanding family-centered patient care, pioneering breakthrough research, and training the health care professionals of tomorrow.

Over the past thirty-six years, CHEO has established itself as a world-class centre providing leading-edge treatment, diagnostic and laboratory services for children and youth aged 0 to their 18th birthday.


CHEO houses the Provincial Centre of Excellence for Child and Youth Mental Health and the Ontario Newborn Screening Program. CHEO is an active partner in the Champlain Local Health Integration Network, providing leadership in all aspects of pediatric health and wellbeing.


CHEO's large service area includes not only Ottawa, but also Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut and parts of Northern Ontario.


Zylog Systems (Ottawa) Ltd, formerly Brainhunter Ottawa Ltd, has provided federal government departments and private industry clients in the National Capital Region with highly regarded and capable professional resources, services and solutions for over 29 years. Our business focus and core competency is the effective recruitment, screening, qualification and management of independent consultants in response to our clients' resource requirements.


Visit www.Zylog.ca for more information on the Technology Products and IT Staffing.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Zylog Canada Provides Resume Review and Interviews at the YWCA Toronto Job Fair for Women

Recruiters from Zylog Canada will provide in-person resume review and pre-screening for top jobs at the YWCA Toronto Job Fair for Women.

Apply for top jobs with the assistance of the Zylog Canada Professional Resource Management Team at the YWCA Toronto Job Fair for Women.



Zylog recruits and represents top talent in IT, Engineering, Health Care, Government, Fortune 500 clients, and Retail positions. Being actively engaged in the career path development of qualified professionals enables Zylog to maintain prestigious status as a top ranked human capital management, staffing, and placement organization.


The YWCA Toronto Job Fair for Women will be held September 21 at the YWCA Toronto, 30390 Kingston Road, 3rd Floor, Scarborough. The YWCA is located at the corner or Kingston Road and McCowan in Scarborough.


Job Seekers interested in accelerating career advancement should bring a current resume and be prepared to participate in a live interview. Job Seekers are encouraged to visit http://www.Brainhunter.com and select positions of interest prior to attending the Job Fair. Zylog Professional Resource Managers will be on-hand to help job seekers map a personal path to achieve individual goals.


Zylog acquired Brainhunter, combining the global IT consulting and development capabilities of Zylog with one of Canada’s foremost agencies for technical staffing and engineering. Brainhunter has been transformed into an organization that uses social media, technology, and personal attention to empower consultants, contractors, full-time and temporary employees to achieve personal career satisfaction.


Zylog provides highly effective professional staffing, contract management, payroll processing, and managed services, complimented by proprietary vendor management software and state-of-the-art applicant tracking systems. Zylog remains committed to representing highly skilled registered professionals and providing career continuity for consultants.


The Zylog Systems Canada web site at http://www.Zylog.ca offers a convenient introduction to several products and services available from Zylog, including a list of career opportunities refreshed daily.